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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1895

3,669 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 184

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The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 January 1895 · page 3

A meeting of the Sydney District Council was held in the temporary Trades Hall last night. Mr. Samuel Smith occupied the chair. A letter was read from the Premier…

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Municipal Matters. Waterloo. Water and Sewerage Contracts. Friction With the Board--The Council Demands Contract Fees

The Australian Star · Friday 18 January 1895 · page 3

The ordinary meeting of the Waterloo council was hold last night, Alderman E. T. Walsh (Mayor) presiding. CORRESPONDENCE…

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The Kiama Council and Its Finances

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 January 1895 · page 5

KIAMA, Thursday.--A motion was introduced in the Kiama Council to-day to discontinue the use of the street lamps for 12 months, owing to financial pressure and…

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Kama Council. the Abolition of Street Lamps

Evening News · Friday 18 January 1895 · page 7

KIAMA, January 18.-At a meeting of the Municipal Council on Thursday a motion was introduced to discontinue the use of the street lamps for twelve months,…

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The Colonial Secretary's Letter to Municipal Councils. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 January 1895 · page 3

Sir,—May I be permitted to point out that the Colonial Secretary's request for a valuation on the [?]asis of unimproved capital value is a quite reasonable one, and can be acted upon by councils inserting…

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Municipal Elections. Ashfield

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 January 1895 · page 3

In Ashfield there is considerable excitement as to the forthcoming elections Mr. Ninian Melville has consented to contest the East Ward in opposition to Alderman Lloyd. In the South Ward Alderman…

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Municipal Councils. Woollahra. Collection of Rates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 January 1895 · page 7

Alderman T. Magney (Mayor) presided over the ordinary monthly meeting of this council on Monday night. Alderman W. J. Trickett asked the Mayor how the collection of rate and arrears was being…

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Municipal Notes. Garbage Destruction

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 January 1895 · page 2

The Woollahra Council, which recently invited designs for the best kind of garbage destructor, were waited upon at the last meeting by Mr. Bustard, patentee of…

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Municipal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 January 1895 · page 6

In Ashfield Mr. Ninian Melville has consented to contest the East Ward in opposition to Alderman Lloyd, and a strong committee has been formed. In the South…

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Rookwood. Municipal Council. the Council Clerk Suspended

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 6

The regular meeting was held on Wednesday, Present—the Mayor (Ald. J. T. Jay) and Aldermen Gormley, Garthwaite, Conroy, Slee and Groves…

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Auburn. Municipal Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 6

The regular meeting was held on Monday when the Mayor (Ald. J. D. Ritchie) presided, and there were also present Aldermen Ewart, Dyer, Taylor, Lightfoot, Roper, and Hailbut…

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Mulgoa Municipal Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 3

The ordinary monthly meeting of the above Council was held at the Council Chambers on Monday, 14th instant, at 8 p.m. Present: The Mayor (Ald Stephen),…

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Auburn Borough Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 3

THE regular meaning of the Auburn Borough Council was held on Monday evening. Present: His Worship the Mayer (Alderman J.D. Richie), and Aldermen Reper, Dyer, Ewart…

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A Metropolitan County Council

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 4

THE idea of a Country Council (promulgated by the Strathfield Council) is one that was bound to come sooner or later. What is wanted in…

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Parramatta Borough Council The Deputation's Work. Profitable (?) Litigation. An Uncivil Council

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 3

THE usual meeting the Parramatta Council was held on Monday evening, the Mayor Presiding. All the aldermen, save Alderman Byrnes, were in attendance…

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Australasian Labor Federation. Sydney District Council

The Australian Workman · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 3

THE usual fortnightly meeting was held on Thursday, Mr. Sam Smith in the chair. The deputation appointed to wait upon the Butchers' Union with regard to re-affiliation…

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Parramatta Borough Council. Ordinary Meeting. the Mayor and the Member. Gaol Complaints Re Inferior Water. Officers Cautioned. “Unimproved Values” and the L.G. Bill. the Hunt’s Creek Supply. the Reservoir to Be Extended

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 9

The regular meeting of the Parramatta Borough Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening. Present: The full Council, with the exception of Ald…

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Municipal Elections. Petersham

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 7

A meeting of the ratepayers was held on Tuesday night at the Mission Hall, Crystal-street, to select a candidate to represent the electors of the Annandale Ward. Two candidates were proposed, viz., Mr. H…

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Municipal Elections

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 5

A meeting of the ratepayers of Petersham (Annandale Ward) was held on Tuesday night at, the Mission-hall, Crystal- street, to select a candidate to represent the electors…

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Municipal Notes. Impounding at Hurstville

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 January 1895 · page 11

The Mayor (Alderman G. Griffin) reported to the Hurstville Council on Thursday last that the inspector of nuisances had been served with a summons by Mr. George…

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